Best Ever Carrot Cake

Carrot cake became popular in the United States during World War II when sugar was rationed, and carrots were used as a substitute sweetener.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Best Ever Carrot Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Carrots
• 200 gram All-Purpose Flour
• 200 gram Granulated Sugar
• 180 milliliter Vegetable Oil
• 3 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 250 gram Cream Cheese
• 100 gram Unsalted Butter
• 200 gram Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
2. Peel and grate the carrots.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add the vegetable oil and grated carrots. Mix well.
5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In the meantime, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together the cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
10. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
11. Allow the cake to rest for 30 minutes before serving.
12. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.